The INS Annual Meeting features a wide range of exciting scientific lectures, discussions, and networking opportunities. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage with experts, researchers, and up-and-coming leaders working in neuroethics at the intersection of ethics, law, society, policy and advances in brain science. Register today.
Research Presentations
A total of 86 research abstracts—submitted by investigators from over a dozen countries—have been accepted by the INS Program Committee and offered the opportunity to present a poster at the 2017 INS Annual Meeting.

From this pool, six investigators have been selected to preview their poster presentation and two sets of investigators will headline concurrent thematic panels. Congratulations to the following individuals and many thanks to everyone who submitted an abstract!
Flash Poster Previews
  • Matthew L Baum, Harvard Medical School
  • Laura Specker Sullivan, Harvard Medical School
  • Marcello Ienca, University of Basel
  • Cynthia Forlini, University of Sydney
  • Jennifer C. Sarrett, Emory University
  • Dylan Roskams-Edris, University of Calgary / University of British Columbia

Ethics of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology
  • Frederic Gilbert, University of Washington
  • Merlin Bittlinger, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
  • Anna Wexler, University of Pennsylvania

Neuroscience and the Law
  • Andreas Kuersten, University of Pennsylvania Law School
  • N. Sinclair-House, University of Sussex
  • Lyn Gaudet, MINDSET
For additional details—including all abstract titles, travel stipend recipients, and sessions—view the list of accepted abstracts , r elated news release , and the full meeting program .
Early Registration
Registration is discounted through September 30. Get the best rates and secure your travel accommodations early!

Renew your membership today to ensure you'll be eligible for the discounted member rates. If your institution will require an invoice, please make a request at your earliest convenience.
Mentoring Roundtables
During lunch, the Program and Student/Postdoc committees are piloting a mentoring roundtable activity for members at all stages of their careers. Volunteer mentors will lead an open discussion and provide insights and advice about writing, grant applications, and jobs / career tracks in the field of neuroethics. If you would like to participate as a mentor or mentee, please indicate your availability when registering for the meeting.
Support Fellow Travelers
Donations are being accepted to the INS Annual Meeting Travel Fund. Your contributions will help up-and-coming neuroethics investigators from around the world attend the meeting and share their research. Donations of all sizes are encouraged and will be bundled together to provide critical financial support for those needing assistance.
Volunteer Opportunities
Poster Judging – Review posters with the investigators and help the Program Committee select the top presentations. Junior and senior members will be paired together for the evaluations early Friday morning. It's a great way to meet colleagues and support their research.

Session Summaries – Write a brief summary of a meeting session for INS members and others not in attendance. Authors get a byline and their summary published on the INS website. Some summaries in past years have been published on the Dana Foundation Blog and The Neuroethics Blog when expanded and edited to meet publishing requirements. Check out last year's summaries written by Adrian Byram, Laura Cabrera, Mo Costandi, Jennifer Gummer, Marcello Ienca, Denis Larrivee and Julie Robillard.
Contact staff if you would like to volunteer to support these activities.
The International Neuroethics Society is an interdisciplinary group of scholars, scientists, clinicians, and other professionals collaborating to encourage and inspire research and dialogue on the responsible use of advances in brain science. neuroethicssociety.org